All at same exact dollar amount and even a copy of the outgoing check.Then I had to write another letter explaining why I had a 10k withdraw and what it was for..... even though it was covered.Then they found my 5/mo withdraw for ING direct (online savings)... had to write another letter explaining it was a savings account and why I didn't send them staments.

Hooked up with a realty as an assistant strictly for MLS access to find deals/run comps? 

Assuming permit ready doesn't mean approved, you'd need to look at that timeline and then construction time line.... big projects take time to come on line.

The library is only ~30 episodes deep so it's accessible to cruise through them all.  

Now, I'm enrolled in online courses so the tuition is much less. 

However, after you read it, go online search for general contractors in your area.

There are some online auctions as well.

Ask if it can be done on line..   

I    have a good amount of cash and have access to quite a bit more, yet that isn't enough, even with proof of funds.

Or, if you're happy to stay living there, but want as much immediately accessible cash in your pocket as a Lender would approve, you'd need to make sure your newly acquired investor mindset was in full bargain hunting / return-on-investment mode, because, your monthly repayments will increase significantly once you withdraw the maximum against a HELOC!